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I interview 2X Track First Team Track All American and CFL Standout Chris Rainey. This great journey takes us to his childhood and his best friend, to winning a National Football Championship, SEC Championship, and a National Track Championship. We talk about Aaron Hernandez and some of his other teammates at Florida. You have to listen to find out why he had to ban himself from casino, and other great stories that he shares. Enjoy
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I Interview Former Arena Football Player Tacoma Fontaine. We take a trip down memory lane, and he shares a story with me that I have never heard. That story created his mentality that became my mentality on the way he treats fans. We discuss Baseball, and his journey through football. With lots of shout outs to his former teammates and friends. This episode is filled with laughs and great times. Enjoy
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I interview the only DB in CFL history to win the Defensive MOP Award Jovon Johnson. Recently being named to the 2010-2019 All Decade team, Jovon shares his thoughts on his accomplishments. He also discusses his top 5 DBs, Toughest CFL WRs to cover, and his Top 3 Returners. He shares his journey that led him to the University of Iowa. His NFL Stop and CFL career that allowed him to grow as an athlete. Enjoy
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I interview InvictaVR CEO Jason Beres, and we have a great conversation about the VR Gaming world and creating VR experiences for Athletes, Law Enforcement, Military, and others to help deal with the emotional response to positive and negative events. This brain training tool will be a game changer in the VR world. We also talk about his 6 figure Player Card Collection and he shows us some of his top cards. Enjoy
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I interview Michigan State Record holding WR BJ Cunningham. Its a great conversation about his life that was built around competing. We discuss him traveling all over the world playing Soccer, and AAU Basketball. BJ shares stories from his past and his journey. Find out what other CFL Superstar WR was his fav growing up in Ohio. He is excited about his future and how long he would like to continue his career. Enjoy
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I interview Former Stampeders teammate and 2X team defensive player of the year Shannon James. We talk about growing up in Connecticut, Almost going to the MLB, the disappointment from not getting drafted and how that played a factor in the rest of his pro football career. You will find out why his early success didn't turn into a 10+ year career. Great stories and some that he has never told before. Enjoy
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This is a great conversation about a lot of the big sports events of 2020. We guide our way through 2020 and some of the biggest headlines that defined this year in sports. I was joined by Moe Khan (TSN Radio), Darren Dupont (CEO Dupont Media) and DeVone Claybrooks (former Super Bowl and Grey Cup Champion). This conversation is full of real talk and laughs. We get the media side of things, the coaching perspective and the player view points. From Kobe, to Covid, to Lebron, to Tyson, to Championships won during 2020. 2020 wasn't ideal but it set this episode up to be a great listen to finish out the year. Thank You to all my listeners. I hope you have enjoyed the stories of 2020 and looking forward to the stories of 2021. Happy New Year!!!!!!!!! Enjoy
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I Interview the author of the book "At The Bat: The Strikeout That Shamed America" which GoodReads ranks the 13th best Baseball Novel of all time. Del Jones opens up about making the tough calls as a ref, and how he climbed the later so quickly from small town papers to USA Today. Its a great conversation on the MLB now recognizing the Negro Leagues as pro leagues and how that will effect the Record Books. Also Jackie Robinson wasn't the first Black Player in Major League Baseball, but we talk about the last one before him in 1884. You will love this conversation as we take a trip down memory lane. Enjoy
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I interview Texas Black Sports Hall of Famer Byron BK Williams. A great conversation on achieving, and the power of words. Byron has served as the President of the NFL Players Association, and holds a seat on the NFL Alumni Association Board overseeing the Dallas, Houston, Denver and San Diego Chapters. He has hosted Mini Football Camps for kids for 26 years and has his Best wishes Foundation. This conversation is so much more than the work he did in between the lines, but the legacy he still commits to outside of it. Enjoy
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I interview Former Montreal Alouette 6X All Star Chip Cox. After 13 years in the CFL and now 2 years off, Chip is still wanting an opportunity to finish his career the way he wants. This is a great conversation because during his playing days Chip didn't do many interviews, and now I know why. He wanted to spend as much time with his family as he could while still playing the game he loves. He tells some great stories of growing up in Ohio, getting to Ohio University, and maneuvering his way through Pro Football. We talk about our dislike for each other that stemmed from being competitors. You will see what Chip's driving force was, and still is today. Enjoy
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I interview former NFL/CFL WR Ken-Yon Rambo about growing up in Cali and playing sports. We talk about how life has been through Covid and recent tragedies in our lives. Ken-Yon shares stories that has molded his live and continues to give back through coaching and mentoring others. He states how everything happens for a reason and how you have to constantly learn and grow. Enjoy
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I Interview former boxing champ Bronco McKart. This was definitely one of my favorite conversations. We discuss boxings past and present, and some of the greatest fighters to ever enter the squared circle. His amazing journey and sacrifice to get to the top of his division, his dedication to becoming a legend in the sport. He has a wealth of knowledge that all boxing fans will enjoy. So many stories in laughs for all to enjoy. You will also learn what he thinks about upcoming fights, and who right now he feels is the number 1 pound for pound fighter in the world. Enjoy
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I interview teammates David Mackie and Mario Villamizar, and its not often you get a chance to get the Fullback point of view. Drafted in back to back seasons and supporting each other every step of the way, its a special bond these 2 have. Not only are they great athletes but very entertaining off the field. We talk about them getting into football in high school, going to college and how they stay motivated and in shape during the missed CFL Season. We also talk about more Canadian Players choosing to go to the US for College Football and why that's happening. You will enjoy countless laughs and they will become some of your favorite players to watch. Enjoy
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I interview the 2003 NCAA Slam Dunk Champion and NFL/CFL DB Byron Parker. We talk about Life during Covid, losing weight, and his journey from College Basketball Player to Pro Football All Star. This is a great conversation about the Presidential Election, state of the US, and sports. Our love for basketball, and how the older era teams would beat the new era teams. Enjoy
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I interview 11 Year Pro Cornerback Dante Marsh. This was a great conversation about music, and football. One of the best parts of doing this podcast is sitting down with players that you respect but haven't ever sit down and had a conversation. Great stories are shared and I know you will enjoy this as much as I did. Enjoy
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I interview Mental Health Author Allan Kehler. This is a great conversation about Mental Health and the effects that it has had on our lives. Allan shares stories of his past and his struggles and journey. We discuss topics in his book MENtal Health, and his other books he has written (Born Resilient, and Goodbye Stress, Hello Life). The first step is being open to talk about your issues and I hope this conversation gives you the strength to start talking. Enjoy
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I Interview former Saskatchewan Rough Riders radio broadcaster Rod Pedersen. Definitely a conversation I didn't think I would be having a year ago, but life shows you that you never know. I am glad to now know Rod and hear his journey. His passion for sports, and his new passion to help others. Life is always a journey to become your best you and through some of the darkest times it will help you define your brightest days ahead. This Conversation goes down many paths of sports and life and I know you will learn something new, and take something away from this great conversations. Check out his website RodPedersen.com Enjoy
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I interview TSN Radio Host Moe Khan. Its such a great interview about sports and sports during the pandemic. We talk CFL, NBA in the bubble, and Premier League Soccer. He pulls out his fav premier league soccer scarf, and tells the story about how they became his favorite team. We discuss his life, being South Asian and being involved in sports. He is a great ambassador to all sports. Enjoy
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I Interview Geoff Tisdale former CFL All Star DB. We have a great conversation about growing up in Pacoima, California. What he has been up to since retiring from the CFL. Finding peace in the way his career ended and now sharing the knowledge of football and life with his son and the other young men he is coaches. There isn't a direct path to success and Geoff proves that as long as you work hard and your determined you can be successful. Enjoy
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I interview Jykine Bradley about his life growing up in Knoxville Tennessee. We discuss his college roommate and my Stampeders roommate Sulecio Sanford. Jykine shares his values to be a great player and great coach that he has utilized throughout his life. He has constantly surrounded himself by great people and he has a lot of knowledge to share. Enjoy
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